Private foundation · Lakeland, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 214 totaling $2.7 million · 51 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $475 to $9,377 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Hamilton County, Williamson County, Knox County, Sumner County, Bradley County, Blount County and 11 more · plus 3066 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 19% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 34 of 176.
- Total giving that year
- $52.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.5M | $2.7M | 214 |
| 2023 | $58.6M | $2.4M | 232 |
How to apply
- Contact
- John doran · lakeland · 8636868754
- What to send
- Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If the applicant is working on a particular project, the applicant should provide the total cost of the project, the total amount of money pledged toward the project, the amount requested, and what support the applicant has received from other organizations within its community. The applicant should also include whether any deadlines are applicable.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Hoyt BarnettChairman/ceo - pt
- Nicholas BarnettVp/director - pt
- Tina JohnsonTreasurer - pt
- John AttawaySecretary - pt
- Kelly Williams-PuccioDirector - pt
- John DoranDirector - pt
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $217K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $125K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $125K |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $89K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $86K |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $65K |
| YMCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $18K |
| Association for Guidance Aid Placement & Empathy | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $15K |
| Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $15K |
| Renewal House Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $15K |
| Monroe Harding Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $12K |
| Adventure Science Center Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Boy Scouts-Middle Tennessee Council | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Junior League of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Nashville Symphony Association | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| The Bridge Ministry Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Branch of Nashville Inc. | Antioch, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Oasis Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| The Nashville Food Project Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $6,500 |
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